Adam Piwarski

About Adam Piwarski

As a seasoned Information Security Leader with over a decade of experience, I specialize in building resilient security programs that align with enterprise goals and regulatory frameworks. I’ve led Security Operations and Incident Response for global organizations, architected SIEM and SOAR solutions, and driven secure-by-design initiatives across DevOps and engineering teams.My leadership style blends strategic vision with hands-on execution. I’ve built and mentored high-performing teams, founded Cyber Security mentorship programs, and partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to embed security into SDLC and CI/CD pipelines. Whether managing crises or presenting KPIs to the C-suite, I translate complex risks into actionable insights.I thrive on continuous improvement, collaboration, and empowering others. Let’s connect if you\'re passionate about building secure, scalable, and human-centered security programs.

Experience

1. Security Operations and Incident Response Team Lead

   Sherwin-Williams

   Dec 2020 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US

   Directed enterprise-wide Cyber Security Incident Response (CSIR), aligning with NIST 800-61 and ISO 27035 for our IT organizations and OT organization- Architected and optimized SIEM (Splunk, Sumo Logic), SOAR(Phantom, Sumo SOAR), and EDR(McAfee, CrowdStrike) platforms to enhance detection and response- Led MSSP vetting and onboarding, improving vendor performance and response SLAs- Founded Cyber Security’s Co-op Mentorship Program; coached interns and junior analysts into full-time roles- Developed KPIs and executive dashboards to measure threat response, team performance, and program maturity- Conducted tabletop exercises and red/blue team simulations to test resilience and readiness- Partnered with engineering and threat intelligence teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines- Developed Digital Forensics processes and implemented the respective technologies- Served as the primary incident coordinator, briefing C-suite executives, legal, HR, and external stakeholders during critical events and investigations, and created Board-level summaries and debriefs

Education

• Cleveland State University

  Information Technology

  2008 — 2010

• Tiffin University

  Information Technology with a concentration in System Administration, Information Technology

  2017 — 2019

• Cuyahoga Community College

  Networking Software, Network and System Administration/Administrator

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Windows 7
• Linux
• Networking
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Security
• IT Operations
• Printers
• Servers
• Itil
• Ios
• Software Documentation
• Network Security
• Technical Support
• System Administration
• Troubleshooting
• Windows Xp
• Computer Hardware
• Windows
• Computer Repair
• Software Installation
• Help Desk Support
• Customer Service
• Os X
• Laptops
• Microsoft Office
• Vmware
• Network Administration
• Project Management
• Integration
• Databases
• Operating Systems
• Information Technology
• Virus Removal